US Bridges

Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu

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Douglas County, Colorado · Avanti-Spirit Trail Blvd · Structure no. PAR SPIRIT-0.2

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,360
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,522 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpirit Trail Boule
CrossesBrandy Gulch | Brandy Gu
LocationAvanti-Spirit Trail Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.4707, -104.79581
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2022)
Projected traffic8,522 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Spirit Trail Boule over Brandy Gulch | Brandy Gu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.